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Gary Nolan Records Win #250
Thursday, June 26th, 1986: The Indians SP Gary Nolan wrote his name in the league history books by picking up career victory number 250 today against the Chicago White Sox. In the Cleveland 4-1 triumph at Cleveland Stadium, the 38-year-old hurler went 7.1 innings, allowed 4 hits and had 5 strikeouts and 2 walks.

"I won't forget this day," an emotional Nolan told reporters. "It's hard to stay at the top for so long and to win 250 games is quite a feat."

So far in Nolan's career, the 38-year-old starter has won 250 and lost 222, collecting 2444 strikeouts with a 3.66 ERA. Opponents have hit .263 against him.

Sub League 1 Announces Top Starter
Tuesday, July 1st, 1986: SP Nobuyuki Hoshino took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Sub League 1 Pitcher of the Month award for June.

The 20-year-old River Kings starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 4-0 won-lost record in 4 starts. This month he fanned 28 batters in 29.2 innings and compiled a 2.73 ERA.

This season Hoshino has registered 10 wins and 4 losses in 17 starts with a 2.12 ERA.

Ochiai on Fire, Named Player of the Week
Monday, July 14th, 1986: At the age of 32, 1B Hiromitsu Ochiai might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Cuthbert first baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .500 batting average. For his efforts Ochiai collected the Sub League 1 Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 11 hits in 22 at-bats, 5 home runs and 13 RBIs last week in 7 games.

This season Ochiai has hit at a .315 clip with 81 RBIs, 26 home runs and 66 runs scored. He has played in 90 games.

Hoshino Triumphs in Outstanding Pitcher Award Voting
Monday, September 15th, 1986: He's in the early phase of his career, but this past season SP Nobuyuki Hoshino performed like a veteran on the hill for the Cuthbert River Kings and walked away with the Sub League 1 Outstanding Pitcher Award in the process.

The 20-year-old River Kings star fashioned a 18-5 won-loss record in 1986 with a 2.34 ERA. In 204 innings of work and 27 starts, Hoshino struck out 183 while giving up 158 hits and 92 walks. He held opposing batters to a .215 average.

Ogea, Hudler Swap Teams
Thursday, February 6th, 1992: It is being reported in Cleveland that the Indians and Kansas City Royals have agreed on a trade. According to anonymous sources 31-year-old 2B Rex Hudler will be dealt to the Royals in return for 20-year-old minor league RF Jeffrey Hammonds, 19-year-old minor league RP Jose Parra and 21-year-old minor league SP Chad Ogea.

Over his career Hudler is batting .269 with 321 doubles, 62 triples, 226 home runs, 1047 RBIs and scored 951 runs in 1659 games.